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Not quite sure how to introduce these magical almond cookies into your life without throwing a big shabbaaanggg!
These are pretty gosh darn awesome.
Obvi.
Honestly, this is the easiest dessert ever.
Ever.
I hope you have all of these ingredients in your pantry… and if you don’t check out Vitacost for a quick and painless delivery. It’s what I use when I can’t get to the food store and I’m in a hurry to make tasty vegan cookies.
As for these cookies, well as long as you have almonds, almond butter, almond extract, butter, quinoa and cocoa powder – you’re pretty much all set.
These cookies are a protein powerhouse.
Yes, a powerhouse.
You’ve got protein comin’ at you in 4 directions: quinoa, almonds, almond meal and almond butter. Wowzers, bet you didn’t think you’d be getting your protein after dinner, did you?
Now go munch on a salad so you can enjoy 10 of these tonight.
Seriously.
xox
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. well-stirred creamy almond butter
- 3 large ripe bananas peeled and mashed
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa flakes
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup crushed almonds
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine almond butter, bananas, almond extract and coconut sugar. Add cooked quinoa, quinoa flakes and sea salt; mix well then add in cocoa powder, crushed almonds and cacao nibs. Using a teaspoon, portion golf ball sized cookies onto a baking sheet.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from oven; set aside to cool before serving.
These cookies look AMAZING! I’ll have to try them for sure!
I would love to win the cleaning giveaway also! 🙂
These look awesome…Branch Basics would help make cleanup easy! 🙂
They look awesome!
These look awesome! I allergic to chocolate, so I would have to substitute with carob powder. 🙂 Also, thanks for the cleaning products giveaway! Would LOVE to win!
These look yummy, but I have to stay away from quinoa. It just doesn’t agree with my stomach. 🙁
Also, I saw your post on Facebook about the cleaning products giveaway. I’d love to win! Thank you! 🙂
Going to make these for all my fellow health nuts at work!
These cookies look amazing, will be adding to my “treat” list to make this weekend for sure!! 🙂
I just pinned this recipe to try later! I love that there is only 2.2g of sugar per serving! thanks for this !
yummy! thanks for the giveaway/contest opp! =)
I’m going to try these this week! Looks yummy!
All I need is almond butter and I’m set to make these, can’t wait!!
These cookies look great! Can I use rainbow quinoa “alter eco” ?
Love that they are protein power packed too! I will make them today!
thanks
Yes! Rainbow Quinoa is great!!
I’ve never made vegan cookies before, but the ingredient list looks fantastic!!!
Amie,
THESE LOOK WONDERFUL CAN’T WAIT TO TRY THEM. THANK YOU
Would peanut butter work in place of almond butter? Just don’t have it at the moment, but so want to try this!
Yes Barbara you can!!
These look amazing!! I can’t wait to make them! I was just had a few quetions if you wouldn’t mind…
Do you have the nutrition information?
Should it be unsweetened cocoa powder?
Can you use regular butter if you are not vegan?
I am new to gluten free and I’m so happy to have found your site! I feel like I can eat things I love without feeling horrible after.
Thanks so much!!
Kate
Thanks Kate; not sure why you can’t see the nutrition info- it should be there but I’ll try refreshing. I used sweetened cocoa powder and yes you can use regular butter. Enjoy and hope you are enjoying gluten-free living!!!
Thank you!! I see the nutrition info now! I think gluten free will be way better with all your recipes!!
Thanks again!
Kate
No disrespect intended, but for those of us not dietarily-challenged, or in possession of Almond Flour, do you think Wheat Flour would work as a substitute? I’m Quinoa-crazy these days and would love to try these.
Thanks Joolie; great to hear from you! I didn’t try this recipe with wheat flour so I don’t know the ratio for using wheat. Thank you for your comment and hope you can enjoy it with the almond flour!
You can easily make your own almond flour — just grind up the requisite amount of almonds in a food processor!
These cookies look awesome, Amie! Yay for healthy cookies 🙂
Thanks Laura; hope you love ’em!
These look awesome! I am so in love with everything almond right now. I love that these aren’t sweet- makes them the perfect compliment with coffee or tea in the afternoon!
Thanks Kelley! Sending you the biggest hug. Miss you so much and hope all is well out West. xoox Love ya!